Friends in photography, I was in the back area of our studio working away, listening to clients come and go. We have an endless flow of clients coming through this time of the year all scheduled to see the images from their sessions. It’s that time of the year. I used to call it insanity […]

Next week is my annual trek to the local high school to speak on photography to all the young bright eyed students. Mostly 15 yr old girls with big dreams about becoming a photographer. The first thing I tell them shatters their dreams. I don’t mean to be mean, I want to help them. The […]

We had an excellent presentation last night, in spite of only having ten submissions…(blaming thanksgiving for that…)..The Winnners…. Bull Pen Critique November 2016 1st Place image by Shauna Smith – Winner of $100. & a No BS Winner’s Certificate “Three of A Kind” 2nd Place image by Andrea Long – Winner of $50. & a […]

Friends in photography, Go ahead. Hate me. I got enough scars on my body from all the arrows flung at me over the years. I can take it. Thing is, I don’t care. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again, my clients don’t care, nor give a rats’ pittout what file format I shoot […]

Friends in photography, Let’s get off topic and chat about something deep, yet very relevant. Shame. We all got it. Shame was and is my best friend. At some level it controls us, for better or worse. Knowing the difference is key. When I finally tackled shame in my life, my life turned around in […]

Friends in photography, I just finished teaching a 101 photography course through our local library. This is my fourth time doing this. Why, you ask, would I do this? I don’t know. When I was asked 2 years ago my instant reaction was: “No thanks.” Then for some reason I hesitated, thought about it, and […]

Friends in photography, Last month we had a new marketing promotion. Something I sorta swiped and made up. It was a family by the falls portrait day. Mini sesh, by the falls (duh), and an 8″x10″. We sold out the whole day much to my surprise. Coulda, shoulda added an extra day? Who knows. Next […]

Friends in photography, Imagine going to the bank to make a meager deposit from your photography sales. And the teller looks at your total, looks up at you and sez: “Reality is a bitch, ain’t it”. That would be funny. :)….I digress. This reality points to a common behavior among photographers, specifically newbies. I had […]